What's the difference between cromlech and quoit?

Cromlech


Definition:

  • (n.) A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others. They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts, and are of a period anterior to the introduction of Christianity into these countries.

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Quoit


Definition:

  • (n.) A flattened ring-shaped piece of iron, to be pitched at a fixed object in play; hence, any heavy flat missile used for the same purpose, as a stone, piece of iron, etc.
  • (n.) A game played with quoits.
  • (n.) The discus of the ancients. See Discus.
  • (n.) A cromlech.
  • (v. i.) To throw quoits; to play at quoits.
  • (v. t.) To throw; to pitch.

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